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How to Turn Off Mouse Acceleration in Windows

Mouse acceleration changes how far the cursor moves based on movement speed. This guide shows how to turn it off in Windows so input feels more predictable.

Overview

What this guide helps you do

Players and precision users often prefer raw, repeatable cursor movement. Turning off acceleration can make aim training and desktop control feel more consistent.

  • Windows mouse acceleration is usually tied to Enhance pointer precision.
  • Many players disable it for more consistent aim.
  • Games with raw input may behave differently from the desktop.

When to use this

When to use this guide

Useful for gaming, creative work, and users who want one movement speed to equal one cursor result every time.

Before you start

What to review first

Some games use raw input and may ignore Windows mouse acceleration settings, so test your favorite games after changing the setting.

So verwendest du es

  1. Open Control Panel or Settings and go to Mouse settings.
  2. Open additional mouse options and find the Pointer Options tab.
  3. Turn off Enhance pointer precision.
  4. Apply the change and test mouse sensitivity in the desktop and in games.
  5. Adjust DPI or pointer speed afterward if the cursor now feels too fast or too slow.

Faster option

Windows-Gaming-Optimierungsskript

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FAQ

Fragen zu How to Turn Off Mouse Acceleration in Windows

Will this improve FPS?

No. It changes mouse behavior, not graphics performance.

Can I turn it back on later?

Yes. You can re-enable the same setting at any time.